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Berard

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Native Country: Hungary The beautiful Berard has been living at the animal shelter in Kecskemét since March 9, 2026. He was found wandering homeless in Nagykörös and reported to the Menhely. We do not know why Berard became homeless; whether he was no longer wanted or ran away from home. He was not microchipped, and no one was missing him. For Berard, it was a stroke of luck because he likely had to endure a sad life as a chained dog, as his neck was thick with a heavy collar and a large carabiner hung from it. We see the animal shelter as a stepping stone to a better future as a beloved family dog. Our fingers are crossed. Berard is a friendly and nice fellow, but he needs some time to trust people. It was unusual for him to receive love and attention from humans, as his life was probably marked by loneliness and boredom. Slowly, he is finding joy in cuddles and enjoying this closeness very much. In the future, he does not want to miss out on this again. Unfortunately, Berard did not get to experience much in his previous life. However, he is ready to make up for what he missed and is happy to share the school bench with his new people. Walking on a leash is something he is still learning, of course. Berard is looking for dog-experienced people who understand him, can lead, and read him. The animal shelter suspects he is a Schäfer x Kaukasen mix. He would like to live on the land and would be very happy with a garden. Bernard gets along well with female dogs, but he has not been tested with male dogs. (As of April 3, 2026) For our sensitive Berard, we are looking for wonderful people with a good understanding of dogs and a plan for their lives. Berard needs people who can lead him with love but also consistency and on whom he can rely, then he will be a faithful and reliable companion. He wants to make up for and enjoy everything that has been denied to him so far: love, care, varied walks, dog-appropriate exercise, many cuddles, and 100% family integration. Who can be a faithful partner to Berard? Berard can travel from around the end of April 2026 if he finds a home or a foster home.

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Der wunderschöne Berard lebt seit dem 9.3.2026 im Tierheim in Kecskemét. Er wurde herrenlos umherirrend in Nagykörös aufgefunden und dem Menhely gemeldet. Warum Berard heimatlos wurde, ob er nicht mehr erwünscht war oder von zu Hause weglief, wissen wir leider nicht. Er war nicht gechippt, und es gab niemanden, der Berard vermisste. Ein Glück für ihn, denn er musste wohl ein trauriges Leben als Kettenhund fristen: Um seinen Hals lag ein dickes Halsband, an dem ein grosser Karabiner hing. Sehen wir das Tierheim als Sprungbrett in eine bessere Zukunft als geliebter Familienhund. Unsere Daumen sind fest gedrückt. Berard ist ein freundlicher und netter Bursche, braucht aber etwas Zeit, bis er einem sein Vertrauen schenkt. Für ihn war es ungewohnt, von Menschen Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit zu bekommen, denn sein Leben war vermutlich von Einsamkeit und Langeweile geprägt. Langsam findet er Gefallen an Streicheleinheiten und geniesst diese Nähe sehr, in Zukunft möchte er sie nie mehr missen. Leider durfte Berard in seinem bisherigen Leben kaum etwas kennenlernen. Er ist aber bereit, all das Versäumte aufzuarbeiten, und freut sich, wenn er gemeinsam mit seinen neuen Menschen die Schulbank drücken darf. Das Laufen an der Leine kennt er, es ist natürlich noch ausbaubar. Berard sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihn verstehen, führen und lesen können. Das Tierheim vermutet, dass er ein Schäfer-Kaukasen-Mix ist. Am liebsten würde er auf dem Land leben, und ein Garten würde ihn sehr glücklich machen. Mit Hündinnen versteht sich Berard gut, mit Rüden wurde er noch nicht getestet. (Stand 3.4.2026) Für unseren sensiblen Berard suchen wir tolle Menschen mit Hundeverstand und einem Plan vom Leben. Berard braucht Menschen, die ihn liebevoll, aber konsequent führen können und auf die er sich verlassen kann, dann ist er ein treuer und zuverlässiger Begleiter. Er möchte alles nachholen und geniessen, was ihm bisher verwehrt blieb: Liebe, Fürsorge, abwechslungsreiche Spaziergänge, hundegerechte Auslastung, viele Streicheleinheiten und 100 % Familienanschluss. 20.07.2026: An den Mentortagen darf Berard mit seiner Mentorin auf einen Spaziergang. Voller Begeisterung macht er sich jeweils samstags auf den Weg. An der Leine läuft er angenehm und lässt sich gut führen. Da er noch jung ist, hat er auch genügend Energie. Unterwegs sucht er immer wieder die Nähe seiner Mentorin und geniesst die Streicheleinheiten und Zuwendung sichtlich. Berard ist ein aufmerksamer, kluger und lernfreudiger Hund. Berard ist reisefertig.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Berard
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Berard home

What you'll need for Berard in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Berard

What life with Berard looks like

Berard is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Berard, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Berard?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Happyend handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Berard on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Berard if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Happyend will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Berard already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Berard isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Animal Happyend early rather than rehoming privately; they know Berard and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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